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Mayor Greg Milner<\/h3>\n \n

Mayor<\/strong>
\nCity of South Perth<\/p>\n

Chair of the Advisory Board<\/strong>
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    Ronald Mutambiranwa<\/h3>\n \n

    General Manager – Shutdowns<\/strong>
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      Wayne O’Rourke<\/h3>\n \n

      Partner<\/strong>
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        Lisa Smith<\/h3>\n \n

        Manager, Economic Development & Advocacy<\/strong>
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          Lesley Bremner Bell<\/h3>\n \n

          Digital Transformation Executive<\/strong><\/p>\n\n \n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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            Melody D’Cruz<\/h3>\n \n

            Senior Manager, Contracts and Procurement<\/strong>
            \nHBF<\/p>\n\n \n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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              Vanessa Chang<\/h3>\n \n

              Pro Vice-Chancellor<\/strong>
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                Bella Butler<\/h3>\n \n

                Associate Professor<\/strong>
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                  James Earnest<\/h3>\n \n

                  Lecturer<\/strong>
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                    Graham Ferguson<\/h3>\n \n

                    Senior Lecturer<\/strong>
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                      Steven Brown<\/h3>\n \n

                      Executive Education<\/strong>
                      \nCurtin University <\/p>\n\n \n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                        Shahid Ghauri <\/h3>\n \n

                        MBA\/DBA Director<\/strong>
                        \nCurtin University<\/p>\n\n \n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                          Danielle Griffiths<\/h3>\n \n

                          Principal, Innovation Community, BHP <\/strong>
                          \nMBA Student<\/strong>
                          \nCurtin University<\/p>\n\n \n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                            Greg currently serves as Mayor of the City of South Perth. He was elected to Council in 2017, before being elected Mayor in 2019 and re-elected in 2023.<\/p>\n

                            Greg also serves as the Deputy Chair of the Rivers Regional Council and has served on the boards of Amaroo Care Service and Ngala. Prior to entering local government, Greg practised as a commercial and property solicitor in the private sector.<\/p>\n

                            Greg is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Emerging Leaders in Governance Program. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (with Distinction) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance double major) from UWA. He is the patron of the Hensman Park Tennis Club, the South Perth Historical Society and the Manning Senior Citizens Centre.<\/p>\n"},{"id":"mas-bianchi","title":"Mas Bianchi","content":"

                            Mas is an experienced organisational development, strategic communications and change professional. Her management career spans over 20 years, working in mining, construction, hospitality, utilities, and health sectors.<\/p>\n

                            She is experienced in human resource strategy, cultural transformation, business process improvement, systems implementation, workforce planning, marketing, communications and branding.
                            \nShe believes an enhanced employee experience is a path where human resource and marketing management meet at the strategy table \u2013 \u201cAn organisation\u2019s ability to speak to talent in a way that engages both heart and mind is what will set them apart in the war for talent\u201d. <\/p>\n

                            She advocates the management of a company\u2019s brand throughout the employee lifecycle, giving the organisation a voice and truly connecting its personality and culture to engage and inspire. A highly altruistic person, Mas believes in giving back to the community. <\/p>\n

                            She voluntarily serves on the Board of Astley Care, an aged care home care service provider and actively volunteers other community service organisations. She has achieved a Master of Human Resource Management at Deakin University and is an accredited practitioner in Hogan Personality Inventory, DiSC, and PRINT. She is a long-standing member of the Australian Human Resource Institute and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.<\/p>\n"},{"id":"michelle-dillon","title":"Michelle Dillon","content":"

                            Michelle is a passionate health and community leader with a commitment to reform, governance, and customer service. Michelle is also a Registered Nurse with qualifications in Intensive Care, Clinical Education, and a Masters by Research. In addition, Michelle has attended numerous management and leadership education opportunities, including the ACID program. Prior to NGALA, Michelle worked in Disability (Rocky Bay), Mental Health, Acute Pediatrics (PMH) and Acute General Health in both the public and private sectors.<\/p>\n"},{"id":"ron-mutambiranwa","title":"Ron Mutambiranwa","content":"

                            Ron is a highly experienced operational leader with a distinguished 30-year career in the mining industry. His expertise spans multiple commodities and functions, including human resources, construction, maintenance, processing, and mining operations across Africa and Australia. With a proven track record in improving productivity and safety in complex, high-risk environments.<\/p>\n

                            Starting as a heavy-duty fitter, Ron built a solid technical foundation that continues to inform his leadership style today. His commitment to professional growth led him to earn a Graduate Diploma in Maintenance Management from Central Queensland University, GAICD from the Australian Institute of Directors and an MBA in Leadership from Curtin University, equipping him to drive strategic improvements across operations. Currently, as General Manager of Shutdowns, Ron oversees large-scale shutdowns, applying his knowledge to optimize team performance, enhance efficiency, and uphold the highest safety standards.<\/p>\n"},{"id":"wayne-orourke","title":"Wayne O'Rourke","content":"

                            Wayne is a data analytics executive with experience delivering advanced data and analytics solutions to make an impact that matters.<\/p>\n

                            Wayne has been delivering data-led projects to businesses across APAC, EMEA and North America for over 25 years – including financial services, energy, mining, utilities, retail, telco and government – helping his clients recognise the value in their often-latent data assets, through the application of Artificial Intelligence and Operational Research techniques.<\/p>\n

                            By bringing together significant data experience, a passion for analytics, customer-centricity and critical thinking skills, Wayne helps his clients understand how these insights can be used to solve important problems, drive change and realise tangible business outcomes. He is a strong relationship builder and influencer with Board-level experience and a track record of developing high-performing teams.<\/p>\n"},{"id":"max-clarke","title":"Max Clarke","content":"

                            Max is the CEO of Breast Cancer Care WA, which focuses on supporting anyone in WA who has been impacted or affected by Breast Cancer.\u00a0 Prior to this, Max held senior Leadership roles across Health, Banking and Insurance.<\/p>\n

                            Max has a Masters in Business, is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is a strong advocate and leader in creating a culturally safe and socially inclusive workplace to enable team members to thrive. Max is passionate about creating an environment where people bring their very best selves to work to achieve purposeful outcomes.<\/p>\n

                            Max enjoys spending time with his wife of 17 years and their 2 kids, is a keen sports fan, loves coaching soccer and footy and is hoping one day he gets to see Fremantle win a flag!<\/p>\n"},{"id":"matthew-thomas","title":"Matthew Thomas","content":"

                            Matt has worked in the HR profession for over 20 years, in senior HR executive positions, across a broad range of industries. He is currently the Executive Manager, Program Delivery, Talent Acquisition\/HR with Commonwealth Bank, and prior to this, he held the role of GM People and Culture for Racing and Wagering WA for 8 years. Across his roles, he has driven industry-leading people outcomes through leveraging technology to create experiences for people that stand out from the crowd. His accomplishments include being a finalist for the HR technology awards at the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) and HR Awards, as well as receiving the HRD Innovative HR team award. He has extensive experience working with boards, currently the Chairman for the Futurenow Board, as well as chairing other advisory board roles in HR. Matt is passionate about inclusion and diversity and giving back to a profession that has given him so many opportunities, mentoring for the past five years through the AHRI mentoring program and the Pride Professionals program. He is currently the chair for the Unity Council, Commonwealth Bank\u2019s LGBTQIA+ employee network group, leading a large team across Australia.<\/p>\n"},{"id":"danielle griffiths","title":"Danielle Griffiths","content":"

                            Danielle is a senior innovation and ecosystem leader with experience enabling collaboration between large organisations, innovators, and research partners across industry, research, and academia. Her work sits at the intersection of innovation, commercialisation, and community, with a strong emphasis on governance, stakeholder alignment, and delivery in complex operating environments.<\/p>\n

                            Danielle currently works in innovation ecosystem leadership at BHP, supporting multi party initiatives and industry engagement. Her background includes tertiary academic delivery as a university unit coordinator and sessional academic, alongside her experience as an MBA student, providing practical insight into academic governance and postgraduate education.
                            \nShe brings a strong commitment to stewardship and community leadership, informed by more than 20 years of volunteer service as a Scout Leader, roles on school boards and committees, service on the Western Australia committee of the Licensing Executives Society, and involvement in local conservation initiatives, including the conservation of local wetlands<\/p>\n"},{"id":"vanessa-chang","title":"Vanessa Chang","content":"

                            Professor Vanessa Chang commenced as interim Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Business and Law in December 2021. Prior to this, she was the Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty. Professor Chang joined Curtin in 1989 as a Tutor in the School of Information Systems. Her previous leadership roles in the University include Director of Learning Innovations, where she led innovation and project teams to develop Massive Open Online Courses, as well as leading transformational IT projects at Curtin, Dean of Learning and Teaching, and Head of School of Information Systems. Professor Chang is a Fellow of the Australian Computer Society and an experienced leader in higher education. Her information systems research is focused on leadership, governance, and the use of data and systems in organisations. As an educator, she conducts research in learning pedagogies, immersive and online learning.<\/p>\n"},{"id":"bella-butler","title":"Bella Butler","content":"

                            Bella Butler is the unit controller and lecturer in two postgraduate subjects, Corporate Strategy and Contemporary Governance, and the unit controller and lecturer in the final year undergraduate subject, Strategic Management. Previously taught and coordinated a postgraduate subject, Partnerships, Alliances and Networks; undergraduate subjects Consumer Behaviour, International Management, Logistics, Marketing.<\/p>\n"},{"id":"james-earnest","title":"James Earnest","content":"

                            James is a highly experienced professional with a diverse background spanning multiple industries and sectors. His expertise in supply chain management, operations, project management and leadership is complemented by his academic achievement, including a PhD in post-conflict reconstruction. Having worked extensively in both public and private sectors (in India, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Kosovo, Nauru and Australia), as well as in post-conflict environments, James brings a unique perspective to his roles. His experience in directing projects and operations across various industries such as manufacturing, housing, education, oil and gas, mining and humanitarian sectors demonstrates his versatility and adaptability.<\/p>\n

                            In addition to his academic pursuits, James plays a significant role in MBA programs, delivering units on strategy and leadership. As a practitioner and academic, James is well-equipped to bridge the gap between theory and practice. He contributes to the field not only through his teaching and research but also through his consultancy work, where he applies his knowledge and skills to solve real-world problems.<\/p>\n"},{"id":"graham-ferguson","title":"Graham Ferguson","content":"

                            Graham is a career marketer who has been back in the academic environment since 2012. He has worked broadly as a Marketer, Marketing Manager, and Marketing Consultant for mainly large organisations. His interests now have a societal marketing focus \u2013 how do we reveal the experiences of non-mainstream consumers (e.g. ageing consumers and their loved ones) to better deliver a marketplace that can meet their needs? Things are changing and the old ways are not the future ways \u2013 this we know.<\/p>\n"},{"id":"steven-brown","title":"Steven Brown","content":"

                            Steve is a registered Psychologist with a Masters Degree and PhD in Organisational Psychology. Steve\u2019s current role includes responsibility for the strategic direction of Curtin University Executive Education and the establishment of initiatives that support the strategy and interests of Curtin University.<\/p>\n

                            Steve is responsible for the management of the day-to-day operations and direction of Executive Education, including working with local, national, and international partners to deliver high-quality professional development opportunities to individuals in corporate, government, and NFP organisations.<\/p>\n

                            Steve also specialises in cognitive and behavioural approaches to workplace health and safety, and the psychological well-being of employees of all organisational levels.<\/p>\n"},{"id":"shahid-ghauri ","title":"Shahid Ghauri","content":"

                            Dr Shahid Ghauri is the Director of the MBA and DBA programs and the Unit Coordinator of the MBA capstone unit. He has over 25 years of global commercial experience across the financial services, agri-business, medical, renewable energy, resources, and education sectors.
                            \nShahid has worked in over 12 countries across the Asia Pacific, Latin and South America, East Africa and the Middle East and the Sub-Continent. This enables him to share his global experiences whilst connecting academia to industry, making his knowledge appreciated by his audiences. He is active in both consulting and research projects.<\/p>\n"},{"id":"eileen-aitken-fox","title":"Eileen Aitken-Fox","content":"

                            Dr Eileen Aitken-Fox is an experienced industrial relations, people and culture, and organisational development professional. Eileen undertook a PhD in small business compliance and industrial relations with the Curtin Graduate School of Business, and is an experienced qualitative researcher. Eileen taught industrial relations, human resource management, and leadership as a sessional academic from 2012, and now teaches full time in the Curtin School of Management. Eileen has co-ordinated and taught Units in the MBA program, including Human Resource Strategies, Leading and Facilitating Teams, and, Legal Issues in HR. Eileen has experience teaching undergraduate and post graduate, both face to face and using extensive online technology.<\/p>\n

                            As an industry professional, Eileen has worked in leadership roles in listed companies, higher education, and the not for profit sector. She has worked extensively in the Asia Pacific region, holding Managing Director accountability for an ASX listed organisation working across multiple countries and locations. Eileen has extensive experience leading diverse and virtual teams as a business professional, and this experience underpins her theoretical skills and knowledge as a teaching academic.<\/p>\n"},{"id":"melody-dcruz","title":"Melody DCruz","content":"

                            Melody D’Cruz is the Senior Manager, Contracts and Procurement at HBF Health, leading the function with over 19 years of commercial and procurement leadership experience across both the public and private sectors. She is passionate about governance, strategic leadership, and creating positive community impact.\u00a0She holds an MBA from Curtin Graduate School of Business, completed with Distinction in 2024. She has led complex procurement, contract management, stakeholder engagement, and supplier management initiatives, alongside operational transformations that deliver sustainable business outcomes and strengthen organisational capability. Melody has built a reputation for driving strategic change, developing high-performing teams, and embedding governance frameworks that balance risk with commercial outcomes.<\/p>\n

                            Beyond her professional responsibilities, Melody is an active contributor to the education sector and leadership development. She serves on the Curtin University MBA and Executive Education Advisory Board and is Chair of the MBA Systems Think Tank, where she provides strategic leadership for the initiative and builds the organisational partnerships that supply real-world case studies, creating opportunities for current students and alumni to connect.<\/p>\n

                            She is equally committed to mentoring emerging professionals, actively supporting workplace mentoring programs, and sharing her knowledge to help others build capability and confidence. Her contribution to community extends beyond the workplace through involvement in youth sporting initiatives.<\/p>\n

                            Known for her collaborative leadership style and strategic mindset, Melody is driven by creating meaningful impact through strong governance, people development and practical, long-term value for organisations and communities alike.<\/p>\n"},{"id":"lisa-smith","title":"Lisa Smith","content":"

                            Lisa Smith is an experienced economic development leader and proud Curtin University graduate, committed to lifelong learning and strengthening Western Australia\u2019s innovation ecosystem. She currently leads Economic Development and Advocacy at the City of Kwinana, where she drives strategic initiatives that foster sustainable growth and unlock new economic opportunities.
                            \nLisa\u2019s career spans public, private, and not for profit sectors, including serving as CEO of the Albany Chamber of Commerce and Industry, where she championed regional enterprise and business resilience. She has also operated her own business consultancy, supporting organisations with strategic direction, growth planning, and operational capability. In recognition of her work assisting hundreds of small businesses through the pandemic, she was named one of Australia\u2019s Top 50 Small Business Leaders in 2021. Lisa is also a Board Member of the Small Business Development Corporation and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.<\/p>\n"},{"id":"lesley-bremner-bell","title":"Lesley Bremner Bell","content":"

                            Lesley Bremner Bell is a digital transformation executive with more than 25 years\u2019 experience guiding organisations through complex, large scale change. She has held senior leadership roles across entrepreneurial startups and highly regulated environments in Australia and the United States, leading both technology and business teams to deliver scalable and sustainable outcomes.
                            \nLesley brings deep expertise in enterprise transformation across healthcare, financial services, and technology, with a career spanning product innovation, technology leadership, operational execution, workforce models, and process automation. Her approach combines strong governance, strategic risk and technical insight with a deep appreciation of the people, culture and behaviours that enable successful change.
                            \nShe holds a Master of Science (Research), an MBA from Curtin University and the University of Oregon and is a graduate of the AICD Company Directors Course.<\/p>\n"}]}],"controls":{"page_switch_toggle":false,"support_toggle":false,"breadcrumb_toggle":true,"navi_toggle":true,"section_nav_toggle":true,"alternate_font_toggle":false}},"featured_image":false,"author_meta":{"first_name":"Randall","last_name":"Bak","display_name":"Randall Bak"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3962","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/31"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3962"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3962\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40185,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3962\/revisions\/40185"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3945"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3962"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3962"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}